As the nights draw in almost half of women say they feel unsafe running in the dark. Concerns around harassment and assaults deter many from lacing up their shoes.

Sandbach Striders are proudly supporting Let's Lift the Curfew, a nationwide initiative from This Girl Can and England Athletics. The campaign aims to call attention to the unwanted curfew many women feel during the winter months.

No one should feel unsafe running and for that reason the club will be hosting an inclusive run on October 27 at 6pm. Meeting at Sandbach Rugby Club, the run will bring together local people from Sandbach and the surrounding area to highlight the barriers many women face when exercising after dark.

Let's Lift the Curfew launched in 2023 and has become a national movement with an annual campaign when the clocks go back. It aims to amplify women's stories, promote allyship, and encourage wider culture awareness of issues that deter many from running during the darker months.

Anyone is welcome to attend the Sandbach Striders Let's Lift the Curfew Run, simply email [email protected] or send a message on Facebook if you wish to come along. Find out more on the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1019907853571481

Attendees are encouraged to tag their Strava activities Let's Lift the Curfew to raise awareness of the campaign.

More information about Let's Lift the Curfew: https://www.thisgirlcan.co.uk/our-partnerships-and-projects/lets-lift-curfew

Want to be a good ally? Find out more here: https://www.goodgym.org/v3/stories/women-night-safety

Event details

What: Let's Lift the Curfew Easy Monday Run

When: October 27, 6pm

Where: Sandbach Rugby Club

Who: Open to all

Contact/more Info: Email [email protected] or send

a message on Facebook